pursuit學測 L4KK [pɚˈsut] ｜ /pɚˈsut/
追趕；追捕·追求；尋求·消遣活動；嗜好
學測常考抽象名詞，義項多易混淆
In pursuit of a better life, many people decide to study abroad.
為了追求更好的生活，許多人決定出國讀書。
一個畫面：伸手追向目標
街頭追人邁開腳步追趕正前方的人
伸手摸索一路摸索朝目標前進
投入嗜好把時間心力投注在喜歡的事上
義項
街頭追捕C1noun追趕；追捕
The police were in pursuit of the suspect, running down the street.
警察追捕嫌犯，在街上狂奔。
hot pursuitpolice pursuit
追求目標C1noun追求；尋求
She spent years in pursuit of the perfect job.
她花了好幾年時間追求那份完美的工作。
in pursuit of happinessin pursuit of a goal
休閒嗜好C1noun消遣活動；嗜好
Painting is Emily's favorite pursuit after school.
畫畫是艾蜜莉放學後最愛的休閒活動。
a leisure pursuita favorite pursuit
片語
in pursuit of朝目標邁進 →追求某事物的路上
hot pursuit火速追捕 →警方緊追不捨
the pursuit of happiness追逐幸福 →追求幸福的過程
你會不會這樣說？
She dedicated her career to the ___ of justice. (pursuit / pursue)
看答案
pursuit
pursuit 是名詞、pursue 是動詞，the 後方須接名詞。
'The police were in pursuit of the suspect.' 這裡的 pursuit 最接近哪個意思？(A) 休閒嗜好 (B) 追捕 (C) 消遣活動
看答案
(B)
此句情境是警察追捕嫌犯，對應「追趕；追捕」的義項。
字族
pursue 追趕；追求（動詞）